Description
- First, it is produced when glucose, sucrose or lactose is fermented by the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris.
- Then, it is precipitated (made into a solid) by isopropyl alcohol.
- After being dried, it is ground into fine powder so it can be added to liquid to form gum.
It is a very interesting man-made ingredient.
What’s xanthan gum structure like? It’s considered a heteropolysaccharide, which means it contains two or more different monosaccharide units.
What is xanthan gum made out of? Actually the way that xanthan gum is manufactured is quite fascinating:
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